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FL S0592
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits persons younger than 18 years of age from operating any electronic handheld device while driving on Florida highways
- Establishes a $50 surcharge for violations, classified as a noncriminal traffic infraction
- Requires law enforcement to enforce this violation only as a secondary offense when the driver has already been cited for violations under Florida traffic or motor vehicle statutes
- Authorizes officers to issue a warning or provide Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles-approved safety literature instead of imposing the surcharge
- Takes effect January 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Motor Vehicle Operators/Electronic Handheld Device [CPSC]
Last Action
Died in Committee on Transportation
4/30/2010
Committee Referrals
Transportation12/9/2009
Full Bill Text
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